Yearly Archives: 2011
Woman survives wreck to give birth to miracle baby
His mother was pregnant with him when she was in a car crash that killed two people and left her paralyzed.
‘Iron Man’-Type Exoskeleton Aids Recovery
A newly developed robotic exoskeleton provides spinal cord injury patients with assistance and resistance to help rebuild muscle function.
A year ago, professional motocross racer...
BrainGate gives paralysed the power of mind control
A tiny chip implant is enabling paralysed and injured people to move objects by the power of their thoughts – and, in time, researchers...
New Method May Quantify Response to Spinal Cord Injury
Inflammation after a spinal cord injury is nonresolving, and can be characterized by quantification of lymphocytes using resolution indexes (Ri) and resolution plateaus (Rp),...
Spinal-cord injury hasn’t slowed him down
New doctor helps patients, does research
Like many working parents of young children, south Charlotte residents Jesse and Michelle Lieberman juggle careers and family time.
Jesse,...
New Products Offer Alternative Driving Solutions for People in Wheelchairs
Mobility Van Dealers Launch “I Hate Minivans” Ad Campaign — Showcase Accessible Alternatives at Los Angeles Abilities Expo
It’s the last thing you would think...
People with a Spinal Cord Injury Now Can Empty Their Urinary Leg Bag Without...
Emptying a leg bag without assistance is often a major obstacle for an individual a with spinal cord injury. The new power wheelchair accessory...
Disabled diver wants others to give it a try
It was a profound experience for Diane Morrell, the first time she donned mask and scuba tanks to delve under the surface of the...
Philanthropist Christine E. Lynn Donates $10 Million to Name the Christine E. Lynn Human...
Nick and Marc Buoniconti hosted a dinner tonight honoring philanthropist extraordinaire Christine E. Lynn’s $10 million donation to name the Christine E. Lynn Human...
Stem cells 101
My heart goes out to patients and families waiting for effective treatments and cures.
I, too, have been waiting, and actively working toward a cure...
